Kelly Fastuca is an Australian-born comic who moved to NYC in 2010 after being a performer/writer/producer in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Melbourne Fringe festivals in her native land of Melbourne. She performs at clubs all over the city and produces two shows: The award-winning ‘Underbelly’ at The Creek and the Cave in Long Island City in NYC. She is a regular on Robert Kelly’s ‘You Know What Dude’ Podcast. She has also been a guest on ‘Opie and Anthony’ and ‘The After Show’ with Sam Roberts.

Tony Woods kick-started his career in comedy on Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam (HBO) and P. Diddy’s Bad Boys of Comedy. Working with some of comedy’s greats, Tony brings a lot more to the table than your average comedy veteran. His fans include loyal audiences from around the globe, with his videos on YouTube earning hundreds of thousands of hits. Tony is a regular performer on Comedy Central, NBC, and HBO, with multiple specials and guest appearances. He’s even made his way onto NBC’s Last Comic Standing, holding a respectable standing as one of the top 100 comics to ever try-out. While he may not have won his bid for television greatness on Last Comic Standing, he absolutely killed it in the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal, along with HBO’s US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado.

Comedian and writer Gina Brillon was born and raised in Bronx, New York. Shes been a standup comic since she was 17 years old. Her first one hour special, Pacifically Speaking, was produced by Gabriel Iglesias and will debut on NuvoTV in September 2014. She has a featured role in Gabriel Iglesias; upcoming theatrical film, The Fluffy Movie. The film will be released in theaters on July 25th 2014. She made appearances on Comedy Central Live at Gotham, E! Chelsea Lately, AXS; Gotham Comedy Live, The View, and is the first (and only) Latina winner of NBC 2012 Stand up for Diversity Showcase. She was selected to be part of Montreal Just For Laughs New Faces Showcase. Gina is also an accomplished singer, published writer, and poet. Her pieces have appeared in the New York Post and Daily News among others.

Chloe La Branche is a retired debutante turned stand-up comedian based in New York City. She was one of Caroline's on Broadway's "Breakout Artists" in 2016 and performed at the 2016 Oddball Comedy Festival at Nikon Theater in Jones Beach, NY. She is a co-host of "Single, Married & Dead Inside" on Twitch TV. Stand Up New York Labs produces her podcast "The Chlo Show," which is a weekly release. She currently has her one-woman show, "Slow Motion Suicide," running at the PIT theater in NYC.

Candice Thompson is a comedian/writer/actor that was born in Queens, raised in Cincinnati, and currently resides in Los Angeles. She is the perfect mix of both East and West coasts with just the wrong amount of Midwest street cred. Candice comes from an ethnically mixed family with both of her parents being of African-American and Native American descent, but often gets mistaken for just plain old white.   Candice is one of the newest paid regulars at The Comedy Store in Hollywood, performs at the Hollywood Improv, Laugh Factory and was a 2013 NACA participant. You may have also seen her as a cast member on BET’s #1 hit show HELL DATE. You can hear her every week on iTunes as co-host of the podcast OFFARIOUS: The Show that’s Offensive & Hilarious, and in the comedic YouTube sketch series she co-created, CREEPY CARESS. She was also on season 9 of NBC’s LAST COMIC STANDING and currently on E! network’s THE COMMENT SECTION.   Candice’s comedy has often made people squirm in their seats and most recently, has gotten her ejected from a wedding, but it’s her edgy vs. adorable factor that keeps crowds begging for more. Candice wants to thank her friends and family for all their support, but most of all she wants to thank God for making her better than everybody.

Moody McCarthy's career has straddled two millenniums, pretty impressive for a guy under 1000 years old. Moody started doing stand-up in Syracuse, NY, in the 1900s, the golden era of the facsimile machine. He then moved to New York City and lived in his sister's basement for 5 years, until she found out. Now he's above ground, and thanks to break-out appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Last Comic Standing, no longer a well-kept secret. (After an appearance on the re-vamped Star Search, he still was.) Moody has distinguished himself with well-crafted material that thrives in any venue, from country clubs to pubs. Weaving sly jokes with in-the-moment crowd-work, here is a thoughtful comedian who will enhance any setting. Moody McCarthy: few people hate him!

Zac, a multi-talented comedian, broadcaster, and filmmaker hailing from New Jersey, now calls Brooklyn his home. His comedic prowess has graced platforms like Comedy Central, SiriusXM, and Tru TV’s Impractical Jokers. Zac’s creative influence extends to legendary indie film production house Troma, where he’s lent his talents to works including Shakespeare’s Shit Storm, Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High Volume 1 and 2, Grindsploitation 3: Video Nasty, and more. Engaging audiences, Zac helms hit podcasts like Zac Amico’s Midnight Spookshow, Real Ass Podcast, and Bi Guys. Notably, he even steps into the ring as a professional wrestling manager for Catalyst Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Magic, and various independent promotions. A true renaissance talent with an indelible mark in comedy, film, and beyond.

Omid Singh is an American touring stand-up comedian based in Los Angeles. Raised in a multicultural family (half Indian, half Iranian), he has lived in more than a dozen different cities across two continents. From the suburbs of Orange County to Texas to Dubai, his unique upbringing—and rapidly growing facial hair— have influenced his comedy, making him a diverse performer who enjoys connecting with every type of audience.

Von Decarlo is a New York bred stand up comedian, producer, writer, and actress with national commercials for Disney, GNC, Match, and Carnival Cruise Lines. She performed in Montreal at JFL for Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, as well as, the Lil’ Rel and Friends show. She has been featured on HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay, Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks on Tru TV and HBO Max, CNN’s talking head year end wrap up, The Jerry O’Connell Show on FOX, BET, The Breakfast Club, Angela Yee’s Lip Service, and more. Her debut comedy album, A Draggable Offense, is available on all major platforms, and can be heard on the She So Funny and Laugh Out Loud radio stations on Sirius XM. For more information, visit FunnyVon.com and follower her social media accounts @VonDecarlo.

Menuhin Hart was born in the Bronx, New York, and raised in Atlanta, Ga. He has appeared on MTV's “Joking Off “ and a Comedy Central show called ”Night Pigeon “ featuring Roy Wood Jr (You can find the first season on YouTube). He was also a finalist in a comedy competition for NBC called Stand Up for Diversity. Menuhin was the class clown in high school, and the first time he came in contact with stand-up comedy was when he played Chris Rock in a school play. After that, he continued to do talent shows and comedy clubs all over Atlanta, and he found himself back in New York doing stand-up on an even bigger platform.

Stuart Thompson is a 26-year-old Los Angeles based stand-up comedy phenom.  Getting his start at age 18 in rooms around San Francisco, he relocated to Los Angeles following graduation from college and has been pursuing stand-up ever since.  He has written for National Lampoon and most recently for the 2015 CBS Diversity Showcase.  He is a graduate of the UCB improv and sketch writing programs.  Otherwise, he is a regular host and performer at The Comedy Store and the Hollywood Improv; placed 3rd in the 2015 San Francisco International Comedy Competition; and has recently opened for Iliza Shlesinger, Steve Rannazzisi, and Russell Peters.

I’ve performed in amazing venues like The Kennedy Center, The DC Improv, Caroline’s On Broadway, and the UCB Theatre. I’ve worked with killer comics like Dave Attell, Amy Schumer, John Mulaney, and Michael Che. I’ve been selected for great festivals like Laughing Skull, Laugh Your Asheville Off, and The Boston Comedy Arts Festival. The last thing I say to impress bookers is that I was recently featured on an episode of Billy On The Street on truTV. My mom played it for everyone at Thanksgiving and they seemed to like it.

Ryan Brauth is the house emcee and regular fan favorite at COMIX Mohegan Sun in CT. When he isn't performing at COMIX, he can be seen all over the Northeast from New York to Maine and everywhere in between at some of the biggest clubs including Rhode Island Comedy Connection, City Steam and Funnybone Hartford, Nick's Comedy Stop in Boston, Headliners Comedy in New Hampshire and Maine, and also New York Comedy Club in Manhattan. Ryan regularly works w/ the some of the biggest acts in comedy including Dave Attell, David Koechner, April Macie, Paul Mecurio, Big Jay Oakerson, Bert Kreisher, and also tours w/ Josh Wolf. Ryan also runs the COMIX Craft Comedy Series where he takes over local breweries for a night of hilarious laughs and delicious craft beers.

Gene Getman is a stand-up comic & writer based out of New York City. Gene grew up in Brooklyn, NY, as a freckle-faced Russian boy on a steady diet of pizza and social havoc. He began his stand-up career in the thriving Austin, TX, comedy scene back in 2011. Gene has since featured in comedy clubs across the country, having performed in venues like The Improv Comedy Club in Houston, TX, Stand Up New York, and Austin’s Paramount Theater. He was a semi-finalist in the NBC Stand-up for Diversity competition, a finalist in the Funniest Person in South Texas Contest 2013, and a finalist in the Funniest Person in Houston Contest 2013. What else? Oh yeah, we’re all gonna die, and no one knows anything about it.

With the slowdown in the industry, Perry is currently focused on his online comedy project, 2 Camics On A Bench, but don't let that fool you. You can see Perry popping up in the new Matt Damon and Casey Affleck movie The Instigators on Apple TV, directed by Doug Liman. Next, you will see Perry appearing in Robert De Niro's upcoming Netflix show Zero Day, acting with Gabby Hoffman, directed by Lesli Linka Glatter. Even with all of the Film/TV industries ups and downs the last few years Perry has booked roles consistently such as 3 Episodes of Wu-Tang: The American Saga (Hulu), the number one horror movie Smile (Paramount), the number network show Law & Order (Nbc), and the number one streaming show on Netflix, Manifest in November 2022. Since starting to act in 2017, Perry has booked many speaking roles on television. You may have seen Perry as a co-star as Ghost's attorney on the hit show Power (Starz), Hightown (Starz), Hunters (Amazon Prime), Marvel's Daredevil (Netflix), Law and Order: SVU (NBC), a lead role in Evil Touch (CW Seed), "In Godfrey We Trust: A Year In Review" (The Peacock), Dr. Death (Nbc/The Peacock). Also a Comedian, Strong was featured as a prankster on the MTV show Ladylike. He was additionally featured giving commentary on VH1's 100 Greatest Women In Music, as well as the network's 100 Sexiest Music Artists. Perry is also a Director, Writer, and Comedian. During the pandemic, Perry released a short film "180 Seconds" that went viral, it got 300,000 views on Leslie Jones' (SNL) social media accounts, Kevin Hart's LOL Network and Codeblack Films shared it on their social media, many comedy podcasts and websites said it was quite possibly the funniest short film of 2020 and the whole pandemic. Make sure to check out "180 Seconds" and other videos on Perry's Youtube channel, 2 Comics On A Bench. Perry and his childhood friend John L. Miller just finished writing a feature-length script called Carnival Of Fury"

Ken Krantz has been funny his whole life. He had to be to get any attention growing up the youngest of eight kids in a real-life Brady Bunch situation. He started doing stand up in 2009 and quickly became a fixture on the Tri-State comedy scene, where he gained a reputation as a no holds barred joke writer. His laid back style combines self-deprecating humor, his views on fatherhood, and his take on pop culture and current events. Ken has performed at all of the major clubs in the Tri-State area, including Gotham, The Stand, Stress Factory, and The Comedy Cellar. He can be seen every month on his own show, Underground Comedy, at Gotham comedy club and has been featured on Rawdog Comedy on Sirius XM Radio. He released his debut stand up album, No Punchline Required, in 2016, and is the co-host of the podcast Why Bother? With Ritu and Ken. He has been seen on The Anthony Cumia Show, and jokes he’s written have appeared on Comedy Central and NBC. He has also performed for the New York Comedy Festival.

Jeff Maurer is a dynamic comedy writer renowned for his incisive humor and insightful commentary on current events. As a former Senior Writer for HBO’s critically acclaimed Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Jeff played a pivotal role in crafting the show’s signature blend of sharp satire and in-depth analysis. His contributions helped elevate the show to multiple Emmy Awards and a dedicated fan base, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of political comedy.

David Heti is a stand-up comic with two comedy albums. He has degrees in Philosophy and Law and teaches comedy writing at McGill University and Toronto’s Flying Books School of Reading & Writing. Doug Stanhope has called him a "fucking brilliant comic." David divides his time between Toronto and Montreal and tours across Canada and the United States. He has performed in cities such as Paris, Berlin, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Rome, and London, and he puts on very fine house shows. He has had good times at JFL42 and bad times at SF Sketchfest. He has written for and acted and spoken on CBC. David on stage has been described as scarily drily funny; deftly subversive; dark, bleak, and wickedly ironic; outlandishly harsh and thought-provoking; brutally funny and savagely honest; and a painful mirror for us all to look into. I suppose the latest thing would be The Mile Enders on CBC Gem. Now this, me walking home, is the latest thing. Wait, now Absofreakinglutely on CBC is the latest thing. No, wait, now this.

Walker Hays is a New York City- based comic transplant from LA. She originally hails from Baltimore but now prefers to live like a gypsy and not spend more than 72 hrs in any one place so she can be seen in clubs and festivals all over the country from Chicago to Texas to D.C. She's part of Refried Comedy, The Underwear Comedy Party and the creator of the popular NYC show "F*ck, Marry, Kill". She starred in the cult favorite web series "Milgram and the Fastwalkers" and can also be seen on Fox, ID, and NBC. She also stars in the upcoming feature film "Tri," set for theatrical release in the summer of 2016. Her hobbies include yelling vigorously at athletes on TV and the quest for the perfect margarita.

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in an Italian-American family, this former Second City performer headlines across the country. From childhood to the enduring struggles of trying to adjust to adulthood, Ray’s material touches on all of his life experiences and insecurities. His humor is smart, likeable, and energetic. Besides touring the nation’s top comedy clubs, Ray is also one of the most requested comedians on college campuses. Based in New York City, Ray is quickly making an impact on the Manhattan comedy scene. In 2005, he made his national television debut on the Lifetime Network, where his performance at Gotham Comedy Club aired on “How Clean Is Your House?” That performance led to appearances on the E! Network and Entertainment Tonight. His ‘Laundromat Sketch’ was featured in the New York Times, and his ‘The Tudor’s Henry the VIII: The Real Story’ was the featured video on Comedy Central’s sister site Atom.com. He’s had his web series on AOL’s men’s website Asylum.com. Ray also frequents the Bob and Tom Show, he’s been the featured comedian of the week on SIRIUS Satellite Radio, he’s also a regular guest on the very popular award winning podcast Keith and the Girl, he’s has been part of segments on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, and clips off his first full-length comedy CD entitled “1647 Waterbury” can be heard on SIRIUS and XM Satellite Radio. He was in one of the top-grossing comedy Bollywood Films of 2012 & 2013, ‘English Vinglish. ’ You can also see him in three episodes of The Jim Gaffigan Show debuting on TV Land & Comedy Central in the summer of 2015. He currently has a web video series titled Ray’s Original No Pizza on MTV2’s GuCodeBlog and Mtv.com.

Melissa Villasenor is a stand-up comedian and impressionist who is currently in the Finals of NBC’s hit show, “America’s Got Talent.” She grew up in Los Angeles and started stand up in Comedy Camp at the age of 15. And now, you can catch her as a regular at the Improv, Comedy Store and Comedy and Magic Club. Melissa made her first TV appearance doing Ellen DeGeneres and Sarah Silverman impressions on “Frank TV” on TBS. She also appeared in the Just for Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival as part of the New Faces show in 2010. Recently she played a part as Nora Ephron on Fox's “Family Guy” and voiced various characters on Cartoon Network's “Adventure Time.” You can catch Melissa perform her many voices all around the country and in her one-woman show, “I’m Not Myself.”

Dan Madonia’s comedy has been featured at festivals around the country. These include SXSW, Woodstock Comedy Festival, The Los Angeles Scripted Comedy Festival, the Republic of Texas Motorcycle Rally and The Great American Comedy Festival in honor of Johnny Carson. He has been featured in High Times Magazine, Deathsquad Podcast Network, is the Co-Creator/Star of the Webseries, Relationsh*t, performs regularly for the Wounded Warriors Project and is a former writer for LoveTV Born and raised in upstate New York, Dan Madonia moved to Hollywood at a very young age and has been performing to a wide variety of extremely diverse audiences at venues around the country. A rich background in the music industry has led to him opening for bands such as Los Lonely Boys, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Twisted Sister. Born and raised in upstate New York, Dan Madonia moved to Hollywood at a very young age and has been performing to a wide variety of extremely diverse audiences at venues around the country. Drawing from his own life experiences, Madonia not only makes the masses laugh, he makes them think.

Dan Laitman is a low-energy, one-liner comedian from New York City, reminiscent of greats like Mitch Hedberg and Stephen Wright. He has been featured on PBS. Dan showcased in multiple festivals and currently performs regularly at top NYC clubs. For over 10 years, Dan has written for and co-hosted his own topical comedy web series, "The Desk", along with Very Good Comedy Show COO Robert Punchur (@robertpunchur). You can see his daily topical videos on TikTok @danlaitmancomic!

Sean Leary is a Midwest-bred, Los Angeles-based comedian changing the game in stand-up comedy. Sean has cultivated a major following with his successful run of pop-up comedy shows at unique locations all over the country.

Robert Dean was named a "New Face" at Just For Laughs Montreal, 2018 and was the subject of “Inside Jokes” an Documentary Series to on Amazon Prime. In the past, he has been named one of Comedy Central “Comics to Watch” at the 2014 New York Comedy Festival. He returned to the NYCF in 2017 to record his first stand-up album (It's Not Easy) Being Dean, which was released earlier this year on Sure Thing Records. Robert has been featured on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, WNYC's 2 Dope Queens podcast,

Alia Janine is a New York City comedian, actress, writer, producer, and podcaster. She was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has lived all over the U.S. Alia has an A.S. in Criminal Justice and a B.A. in Psychology. She graduated with high honors in 2018 and is inducted into numerous national and international programs honor societies. Alia moved to NYC from Los Angeles in 2013 to pursue a career in comedy and attend college. To help her comedy career, Alia had taken courses at UCB (Upright Citizen’s Brigade), Manhattan Comedy School, and Rick Crom’s Comedy School. Alia has performed at some of the city’s best comedy clubs, including; The Stand, The Comedy Cellar, Stand Up NY, and Gotham Comedy Club. She has had the privilege of performing with today’s hottest comedians like; Dave Attell, Big Jay Oakerson, Greer Barnes, Yamaneika Saunders, Nikki Glaser, Brody Stevens, Chris Redd, and many more. Before comedy Alia had an eclectic array of professions, including; bar/restaurant manager, data entry, factory worker, armored car driver, private investigator, and for 10 years, Alia was an adult entertainment performer. From feature dancer to adult model and actress, Alia did it all. During her short time in the adult film industry, Alia quickly became a fan favorite and filmed around 150 films, which many of her fans still adore today. Alia has delighted her fans by appearing on multiple popular national radio shows, including Sirius XM’s Sway in the Morning, The Jason Ellis Show, The Karen Hunter Show, The Jay Thomas Show, The Bennington Show, and is a regular guest on Tell Me Everything with John Fugelsang. Likewise, she has appeared on many popular podcasts, including, The Legion of Skanks, Guys We F*cked, YKWD, and The SDR Show. Alia was nominated by the AVN (Adult Video News) Awards for Mainstream Star of the Year in 2015 for her transition into comedy from the adult industry, has been named “The Funniest Porn Star on Earth,” by TheHuffingtonPost.com, and has been featured on hip-hop star 50 Cent’s website Thisis50.com, Vice.com, the Village Voice, NY Post, the New York Times, and The Daily Dot. She has also written blogs and appeared on the comedy websites Interrobang.com and LaughSpin.com. Alia hosts the How to Do Drugs podcast and runs her own production company, Hardcore Comedy Entertainment that produces national comedy and variety shows, including the Hardcore Comedy Show.

From Long Island, Joe Pontillo performs all over the tri-state area. He has appeared recently in a local NY1 weather commercial as well as on the Independent Film Channel. Joe also writes, directs, and co-stars in his own web series revolving around a comedic villain, Hank E. Vadooer (www.Hankisevil.com). He has appeared in Newsday, the New York Times, and the New York Post…all for mostly comedic reasons.